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Boston Legal Returns for Fifth Season After 15 Years

7/28/2025

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"Boston Legal" fans can rejoice as the show is set to return for a 13-episode fifth season, providing much-needed closure after its 2008 cancellation. Despite its niche appeal and low ratings, creator David E. Kelley acknowledges the show's respectable five-season run. He remains dedicated to the genre, crafting new legal dramas like "The Lincoln Lawyer."

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"Boston Legal" fans can rejoice as the show is set to return for a 13-episode fifth season, providing much-needed closure after its 2008 cancellation. Despite its niche appeal and low ratings, creator David E. Kelley acknowledges the show's respectable five-season run. He remains dedicated to the genre, crafting new legal dramas like "The Lincoln Lawyer."